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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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